Branching out
When it comes to identifying the root cause of power outages in the United States, it’s not going too far out on a limb to say that trees are responsible for approximately 30 percent of them. When one tree branch … Continue reading →
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Solar-powered lights opening possibilities
Big and small, municipalities of all sizes are eyeing solar-powered LED lights, enticed by savings plus added safety and security. The lights are being utilized in a variety of settings, from pathways, residential roadways, public shelters and bikeways to parking … Continue reading →
Peracetic acid replaces chlorine at Florida wastewater treatment plant
MARTHA S. GRAHAM, | Guest columnist P.E., Director of Public Works, St. Augustine, Fla. GLABRA SKIPP | Guest columnist Environmental Compliance Analyst, St. Augustine, Fla. Since 2009 the city of St. Augustine, Fla., has been on the path to improve … Continue reading →
Elgin Sweeper Offers Peterbilt Cab-over Chassis Option for Air and Mechanical Sweepers
Peterbilt Model 220 chassis delivers increased maneuverability, visibility and operator comfort ELGIN, Ill. (Jan. 27, 2015) –Elgin Sweeper, the leading manufacturer of street sweepers for general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications, today introduced a medium-duty Peterbilt Model 220 … Continue reading →
You shall not pass: Dissuading motorists from hitting the road
Winter can be a beast, and its snowfall has already made 2014–15 memorable: particularly with snowstorm Knife. The storm dropped approximately 7 feet of snow in the Buffalo area, resulting in commuters being stranded — some for as long as … Continue reading →
New Product Trends
2015 budgets have been approved, and more than likely they include allocations for at least a few pieces of new equipment. Before submitting a specific item for purchase approval, though, take a look at what manufacturers say will be the … Continue reading →
Overlooked assets boost tourism
Even in the recent difficult economic times the United States has faced, inbound international tourism has flourished. Domestically, people who might ordinarily leave the country for vacation also elected to stay in the country for a variety of reasons, not … Continue reading →
News & Notes
San Francisco, Calif. — The National League of Cities announced in August the formation of a network composed of business, policy leaders and city officials to identify the regulatory challenges posed by the disruptive technologies that power the sharing economy. … Continue reading →
Hats off to Bloomington
With shivering memories of last year’s arctic cold, heavy snow and other miserable weather, public works is bracing itself in case this winter is a copycat of the last one. So far, indications are that it will be. Bloomington, Minn., … Continue reading →
Active shooter and the campus/municipal response
Media speculation to the contrary, school shooting incidents are not strictly a recent phenomenon. The frequency with which domestic issues spill over into schools, however, and the number of instances in which latent psychoses have triggered such violent reactions, indicate … Continue reading →
National Lift Week Kicks Off Oct. 6-12
National Lift Week Kicks Off Oct. 6-12 with Live Demos, Hands-on Events and Safety Briefings Courtesy of Official Sponsor, Stertil-Koni Stevensville, MD, September 2, 2014 — To help promote greater awareness and knowledge within the vehicle lift industry as to … Continue reading →
